NISG has received 2007 UN Public Service Awards
National Institute for Smart Government (NISG) has received the 2007 UN Public Service Awards in the category of
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European Commission gives thumbs up to ‘broadband over power lines’ project
The European Commission has awarded an ‘excellent’ rating to the Open PLC European Research Alliance (OPERA 2) project, which aims to develop an open standard for the next generation of power line technology.
Hungary launches eCustoms controls
The Hungarian Customs and Excise Authority has recently introduced the electronic export customs procedures, which will significantly accelerate the movement of goods and should serve to enhance the international standing of Hungarian businesses.
India based Software firm launches insurance website
Hyderabad based Ram Informatics has launched a new website, www.insuranceonline.com, to help general public, agents, brokers and development officers of the Life Insurance Corporation of India
Philippines leads in e-Governance
Philippines has been ranked among the top 25 countries in the world in the United Nations e-Governance survey, held at the United Nations Headquarters in Vienna, Austria.
Mississippi Govt. partners Motorola to develop statewide wireless network
Mississippi Government has signed a deal with Motorola, Inc for the development and deployment of a statewide interoperable emergency communications voice and radio network.
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Cardiff University is expanding its wireless network in a project, which will create the country’s largest wireless local area network (WLAN).
eGovernment applications for local authorities in Latvia
The Latvian local authorities has successfully completed a project to create a common electronic format for various e-Services.
Vietnam Govt. to bring ICT applications to agriculture
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) of Vietnam has urged the government to build up infrastructure in ICT to improve farming and farm produce trading.
Government of India to issue Biometric PAN cards soon
The Indian Government is planning to issue biometric cards with enhanced security features like fingerprint or retinal scans to all the new income tax payers in the country.
